lilangel4824 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 I ran to the grocery store to get almond flour for my meatloaf (couldn't find it) and ended up with coconut flour. What's the scoop on this stuff as I only ever see ppl mention using almond flour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 I use coconut flour to thicken the meat mixture in my shepherds pie. I used it to bind my sweet potato fritters too. It smells like coconut but I've detected no flavor. I think it will work great for your meatloaf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilangel4824 Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 Thank you susan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 You are welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshacklett Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I find that I only need to use about a third of the coconut flour if a recipe calls for almond flour. I've never actually cooked with almond flour, though, so it's just through trial and error I figured that out. Overall I'm a big fan of it, though. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelKel Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Does anyone else just stick their face in the coconut flour bag and inhale the smell? It smells so dessert-y I sometimes can't open it in case I get into a frenzy and run down the street to buy sixteen coconut macaroons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaela Elmore Cogswell Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 allowed flours for none baking uses are coconut, almond, tapicoa (also called tapioca starch) and arrowroot. Did I miss any? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelli Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Does anyone else just stick their face in the coconut flour bag and inhale the smell? It smells so dessert-y I sometimes can't open it in case I get into a frenzy and run down the street to buy sixteen coconut macaroons No, not yet but your description made me giggle and now I need to go buy some coconut flour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Does anyone else just stick their face in the coconut flour bag and inhale the smell?It smells so dessert-y I sometimes can't open it in case I get into a frenzy and run down the street to buy sixteen coconut macaroons Lol...I bought mine from a bulk bin at a Whole Foods type store near me. I was so happy when I smelled it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelKel Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 allowed flours for none baking uses are coconut, almond, tapicoa (also called tapioca starch) and arrowroot. Did I miss any? I don't know if you missed any, but I don't think there'd be any more that you'd need. Coconut flour is great for dusting meat or a little bit of thickening and tapioca is perfect to replace corn starch in anything that needs proper thickening. I don't keep almond flour, mostly because the temptation to bake become very very strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaela Elmore Cogswell Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Sometimes I get a grainy texture from coconut flour so next time I need to dredge something I think I'm going to mix coconut and almond flour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilangel4824 Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 Michaela, I am going to second what you said. I made the meatloaf last night with the coconut flour, and I am not sure if I just didn't mix it well enough, or if it's just naturally grainly, but the meatloaf was disgusting!!! I could feel the texture of the flour and it was horrible. Couldn't even get my seven year old to eat it. Ugh. I'm going to browse some local health foor stores to see if they carry almond flour since I can't seem to find it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshacklett Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 lilangel - did you substitute the coconut flour for another type the recipe called for? I found mine fluffs up a whole lot more than any other flour - if it calls for something else, I just add tiny bits at a time until I get the right texture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirsteen Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Coconut flour seems to absorb a ton more moisture than other flours, so I find very little is needed compared to others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 My recipe called for I tbs coconut flour. I use 1 tsp and it thickened up my meat, tomato sauce and one cup chicken stock for my shepherds pie perfectly. No grainy texture that I noticed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Maryann Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 I just bind my meatloaf with an egg. Works fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanya Loges Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Instead of flour I put about 1/4 to 1/2 head of cauliflower through the food processor and use that. It works just like using bread crumbs (I put it in the meatloaf raw) and I LOVE it. It does not add a lot of flavor but adds veggies and it makes a great meatloaf. I know It's not an almond flour answer, but thought I would give you this one to try., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilton Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 I tried to cook with coconut flour yesterday and I loved it! Ive heard some people saying that it adds sweet flavour to meals but I didnt notice any difference at all. Here is a good coconut flour pancakes recipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharynF Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 is baking powder allowed? Or is this a SWPO recipe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I tried to cook with coconut flour yesterday and I loved it! Ive heard some people saying that it adds sweet flavour to meals but I didnt notice any difference at all. Here is a good coconut flour pancakes recipe. is baking powder allowed? Or is this a SWPO recipe? Paleo pancakes are not allowed on a Whole30. On another note, it's tricky to find compliant baking powder, as most contain cornstarch or potatoes. Google paleo substition baking powder and you will find a sub that is a combination of baking soda and cream of tartar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb E Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I use only coconut flour and have never noticed grainy texture - however, I always sift it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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